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What are home buyers looking for when purchasing a home? In this segment we discuss some smart investments to improve the resale value of your home.

We have been fortunate to feature elite designers and home builders over the duration of DIY Live. A common tip that they've shared is that the home owner should go into a remodel or build with a game plan so that everyone can be on the same page. We extrapolate on this tip during our second segment.

What materials are healthy for your home AND the environment? We discuss efficient appliances and materials that will help keep more cash in your pocket.

What are the tools you should live without? Find our why Dr. Cort Stoskopf has chosen a 2-inch trowel for his tool of the week. Also, why should you invest in a nail gun? Karl sounds off.

GFCI outlets are an integral safety feature for areas that are prone to moisture. Karl tells us how these power receptacles can save your life. Plus, we discuss the ins and outs of Title 24, and why it's your friend.

Continuing our conversation on Title 24, we delve into the DewStop's condensation combating software. Then for our tips of the week; Karl talks about using photographic references for your next project, and Cort discusses the importance of completing a project sooner than later.

On this week's DIY Live we're talking about water conservation! The time is now to start conserving so we're giving you great tips to start right away! Also, hear all about the Rainwater HOG from inventor Sally Dominguez! Segment 1: The Rainwater HOG To start off this episode of DIY Live, Karl Champley welcomes Sally Dominguez to the show. They discuss the worldwide water crisis and the importance of conserving water. Also, Sally tells us about her invention the Rainwater HOG. Segment 2: Lower Your Water Bill! Would you like to lower your water bill? Sally Dominguez talks about saving money by using the Rainwater HOG. She also tells us some of the key features of this award winning water storage tank. Check out rainwaterhog.com! Segment 3: Grey Water The time to conserve water is now! Sally Dominguez, Karl Champley, and Dr. Cort Stoskopf talk about using grey water for your lawn and vegetable garden. Segment 4: Current Water Crisis Spokesperson for the Kohler Co., Ed Del Grande joins the show and tells us about believe.kohler.com. Learn about the current water crisis and products that can help you conserve. Segment 5: Tips to Conserve Water Ed Del Grande shares three simple and inexpensive changes we can make to our faucets, shower, and toilet to conserve thousands of gallons of water. Segment 6: Cut Water Usage By 70% To wrap up this episode of DIY Live, Sally Dominguez tells us how to cut water usage by 70%!

To start off this episode of DIY Live, Karl Champley welcomes Sally Dominguez to the show. They discuss the worldwide water crisis and the importance of conserving water. Also, Sally tells us about her invention the Rainwater HOG.

Would you like to lower your water bill? Sally Dominguez talks about saving money by using the Rainwater HOG. She also tells us some of the key features of this award winning water storage tank. Check out rainwaterhog.com!

The time to conserve water is now! Sally Dominguez, Karl Champley, and Dr. Cort Stoskopf talk about using grey water for your lawn and vegetable garden.

Spokesperson for the Kohler Co., Ed Del Grande joins the show and tells us about believe.kohler.com. Learn about the current water crisis and products that can help you conserve.

Ed Del Grande shares three simple and inexpensive changes we can make to our faucets, shower, and toilet to conserve thousands of gallons of water.

To wrap up this episode of DIY Live, Sally Dominguez tells us how to cut water usage by 70%!

This week on DIY Live we're talking about quick and cheap fixes you can make around your home! Tune in to hear about the tankless water heater, and what may be causing poor water flow in your home. Segment 1: Quick Fixes For Your Home To start off this episode of DIY Live, Karl Champley and co-host Dr. Cort Stoskopf fill us in on what's to come for this hour; quick fixes you can make around your house. Segment 2: Washer & Dryer Tips Karl talks about charity work he's hoping to do in the near future, and the importance of acknowledging the homeless. Also, the guys talk about what to check and change-out on your washer and dryer. Segment 3: High Water Bill? Is your water bill unusually high? Your toilet could be leaking. Cort shares how he was losing a thousand gallons of water a day from his toilet. Also, Karl talks about cleaning the sediment from your shower heads and faucets. Segment 4: Do You Have Poor Water Flow? If poor water flow is a problem in your home you could have sediment in your shower head and faucets. Karl shares tips on how to clean these components, and what to use to put them back together. Also, Karl talks about how a drill driver is perfect for peeling apples and potatoes. Segment 5: Benefits of the Tankless Water Heater Is your hot water heater over ten years old? It could be time for an upgrade. The guys talk about the benefits of a having a tankless water heater. Segment 6: Bathroom Repair Tip Does your bathtub leak where the tub meets the tile wall? Karl tells us how to repair this area. Also, do you have flickering lights in your home? The guys talk about the importance of having an electrician check it out.

To start off this episode of DIY Live, Karl Champley and co-host Dr. Cort Stoskopf fill us in on what's to come for this hour; quick fixes you can make around your house.